The Rucker’s Edge: Rucking Tips, Training, and Gear

Rucking Pace Explained: Train Smarter, Finish Stronger

How fast should you actually ruck? Many ruckers either start too fast, train too hard, or chase a pace that isn't sustainable. The result is burnout, injuries, and disap

What Competitive Ruckers Do Differently

What separates recreational ruckers from competitive athletes? In this episode, Spencer sits down with Bailey Ertel, one of the top competitors in Ruck Race League and a

Weighted Vest vs Rucksack: Which One Should You Use (And When)?

Weighted Vest vs Rucksack: Which One Should You Use? If you own both a weighted vest and a rucksack, do you know which one is actually the better choice for today's work

The Science Behind Weighted Vests: What Actually Works (with Philip Pape)

Weighted vests have exploded in popularity. Some people claim they're the secret to burning more calories. Others say they'll build muscle, strengthen your bones, and re

Why Lifters Should Be Rucking: Strength, Recovery, and Longevity with Ashley the Amazing

Many strength athletes avoid cardio because they worry it will interfere with muscle growth and strength gains. But what if the right kind of conditioning could actually

Blister Prevention for Ruckers: Socks, Shoes, and Foot Care with Alex Thrasher from Mudgear (Part 2 of 2)

Most ruckers don't quit because of fitness. They quit because their feet hurt. In Part 2 of my conversation with MudGear founder, Alex Thrasher, we move from understand

Blister Prevention for Ruckers: Socks, Shoes, and Foot Care with Alex Thrasher from Mudgear (Part 1 of 2)

Blisters can turn a great ruck into a miserable experience. In this episode of The Rucker's Edge, Spencer sits down with MudGear founder Alex Thrasher to discuss one of

Testing Your Rucking Training (Training with a Ruck Series Part 3 of 3)

If you've been training with a ruck but haven't chosen an event yet, this episode will help you find your next challenge. Spencer breaks down the landscape of ruck event

Strength Training with a Ruck Featuring Drew Snarey from Frontline Athletic (Training with a Ruck Series 2 of 3)

In Part 2 of our Training with a Ruck series, Drew Snarey from Frontline Athletic joins the show to explain how a rucksack can become a surprisingly effective strength-tr

6 Rucking Workouts That Significantly Improve Your Conditioning (Training with a Ruck Series Part 1 of 3)

Some ruckers use their ruck the same way every time: same route, same pace, same weight. And while long rucks are great for endurance and general health, they are only o

Rucking for a Cause: Using Rucking to Raise Awareness for Arthritis

Travis Chapman from RUCKFWD joins The Rucker’s Edge Podcast to share how rucking became the first form of fitness he could consistently stick with after years of starting

Biggest Rucking News of Spring 2026 (New Gear, Events & Incredible Stories)

What’s happening in the world of rucking right now? In this Spring 2026 edition of Rucking In The News, Spencer breaks down the biggest developments in rucking—from the

How to Start a Ruck Club That Actually Grows (Lessons from Triton Ruck Club)

How do you build a ruck club that people actually want to be part of? In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge, Spencer sits down with Jessica, co-founder of Triton Ruck Clu

The 1,000-Mile Ruck: Pain, Purpose, and Project Grit

What does it take to ruck 1,000 miles across Texas? In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge, Spencer sits down with Terrence to break down one of the most extreme rucking c

Strength vs Endurance: What Actually Improves Rucking Performance

In this solo episode, Spencer breaks down the full Ruck Deep Dive research series from Mountain Tactical Institute (MTI). He covers what actually predicts ruck performanc

Rucking Foot and Ankle Injuries (And How to Prevent Them)

Why do so many ruckers deal with foot pain, ankle injuries, and overuse issues? In this episode, Spencer sits down with Jon Ritter, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), to

Why Runners Should Ruck

Many runners believe the key to getting better is simple: Run more miles. But today’s guest explains why that belief can actually hold runners back. Sam Cvetkovski is

How an Elite Rucker Trains While Balancing a Career and Life

How do you train for elite hybrid fitness races while balancing work, a fulfilling life, and everyday responsibilities? In this episode, we sit down with Jon Ross-Wiley,

Rucking with a Heart Rate Monitor: How to Stay In The Zone

Heart rate zones are talked about everywhere. But do we know how to actually use them? In this episode of The Rucker’s Edge, we break down heart rate training in a pract

A Short Pause — And What’s Coming Next

Quick check-in episode this week. Rather than rush a conversation or release something that didn’t meet the standard, I decided to take a short pause. But here’s what’s